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30% of students of an average tech course land a job in the tech industry
Landing pages for many tech bootcamps frequently tout statistics like, “Over 90% of our graduates land jobs in tech!”
Unfortunately, these claims are always far from the truth.
Unfortunately, these claims are always far from the truth.
Where do the statistics come from?
Let’s take a look at the actual employment statistics.
To do this, we’ll need to dig a little deeper into the landing pages.
Most tech courses don’t publish detailed employment statistics. They simply state that they have helped a certain number of students find jobs. It’s impossible to verify this information.
But some details can still be found:
To do this, we’ll need to dig a little deeper into the landing pages.
Most tech courses don’t publish detailed employment statistics. They simply state that they have helped a certain number of students find jobs. It’s impossible to verify this information.
But some details can still be found:
Research by Business Insider on employment after tech bootcamps
According to the research, the employment rate among tech bootcamps students is around 30%.
According to the research, the employment rate among tech bootcamps students is around 30%.
Unconfirmed information from other schools
QA Studio reports that 74% of all enrolled students graduate.
Of these 74% who graduate, 38% find a job.
Thus, it is claimed that 74%*38%=28% of all enrolled students find a job in tech.
QA Studio reports that 74% of all enrolled students graduate.
Of these 74% who graduate, 38% find a job.
Thus, it is claimed that 74%*38%=28% of all enrolled students find a job in tech.
Why so few?
- Even after university education, only 36% of all initial enrollees find jobsEven within traditional university systems, the numbers are sobering. While many students invest significant time and tuition, only 36% of those who initially enroll ultimately secure full-time employment in their field.
If you have a higher education degree, it’s unlikely that more than half of your fellow students are currently working in their field of study. Yet many of them worked hard to secure a government-funded spot or paid thousands of dollars for their education.
If we look at the U.S. education market, 62.2% of students graduate.
Among those who have graduated, 57.2% find full-time jobs.
In other words, on average, 62.2%*57.2% = 36% of all admitted students ultimately receive a full-time position.
Can taking an average online course lead to better results? Hardly. - The profession of a QA engineer does not suit everyoneJust as not everyone is cut out to be a doctor, a chemist, or a pilot, QA engineering isn't for everyone. Yet, many courses promise that “QA is easy” and that anyone who pays can become a QA engineer.
The absence of entrance exams for these courses can be misleading, creating the impression that learning a technical specialty is easy. - Ineffective trainingEmployers aren't looking for passive learners; they want people who can get the job done. Most online courses rely heavily on lectures. While you might gain some knowledge this way, you won't necessarily acquire the practical skills that employers actually need.
This is exactly why it is so difficult to find a job after completing courses based primarily on passive listening to webinars.
Where do these claims of "over 90% job placement" actually originate?
This is either just advertising or a clever manipulation of course statistics. The most common tactic is to calculate employment rates based solely on the graduating cohort rather than the total number of students who initially enrolled in the program.
This is either just advertising or a clever manipulation of course statistics. The most common tactic is to calculate employment rates based solely on the graduating cohort rather than the total number of students who initially enrolled in the program.
At Mentorpiece, our employment rates account for EVERY student who enrolled, not just those who completed the program.
69% of students who took the Mentorpiece professional QA course secured a tech job in 2024
Review our full cohort list and individual career outcomes to see exactly where our alumni are working today.
Study groups with an employment period that ended in 2025:
85% of students work in tech🔥
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
13 students have been enrolled.
(2 students (Evgeniia Sh., Dmitrii Z.) had already worked in tech and are not included in the statistics)
11 students are employed.
73% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
15 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Karina S.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances.
Yulia K. did not complete the course; Alexandra R. was enrolled in the group to replace her.
11 students are employed.
60% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
10 students have been enrolled.
(2 students (Alexandra R. and Karina K.) were transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances; 2 students (Natalia E. and Elina N.) had already worked in tech and are not included in the statistics)
6 students are employed.
57% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
14 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Elizaveta S.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances.
8 students are employed.
*the student received a job offer, but the company later withdrew it; we are working with the student on finding a job at another company
67% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
12 students have been enrolled.
(3 stidents (Anna K., Oxana O., Vladislav B.) were transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances.)
8 students are employed.
Study groups with an employment period that ended in 2024:
64% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
14 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Ekaterina K.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances).
9 students are employed.
*the student received a job offer but was unable to complete the onboarding process at the company because of problems with documents
The group 2023.5 SPEC was not formed
67% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
6 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Zhibek M.) had already worked in tech and is not included in the statistics)
4 students are employed.
67% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
9 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Alena S.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances)
6 students are employed.
78% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
9 students have been enrolled.
7 students are employed.
7 students are employed.
Study groups with an employment period that ended in 2023:
group 2022.6
47% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
47% of students work in tech
of all enrolled students
15 students have been enrolled.
7 students are employed.
7 students are employed.
group 2023.1
46% of students work in tech of all enrolled students
46% of students work in tech of all enrolled students
13 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Pavel E.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances).
6 students are employed.
1. The list of students in the group includes all enrolled students who have attended at least one workshop.
2. Our employment rate is calculated based on the total number of students enrolled at the start of the course, rather than just those who graduated—unlike standard industry practices where calculations are often limited to the latter.
3. Students who were already employed in the tech industry at the time of enrollment are excluded from both the total enrollment count and the employment statistics.
Employment is defined as:
• Accepting a paid offer for a QA Engineer position.
• Accepting a paid offer for a related technical role requiring equivalent professional expertise (e.g., Analyst, Project Manager, or Security Specialist).
The following are NOT considered employment:
• Unpaid internships.
• Offers for roles requiring lower technical qualifications (e.g., Technical Support or entry-level Help Desk).
• Positions secured only after completing subsequent, external paid QA course following the Mentorpiece program.
4. The maximum assessment period for securing employment is 12 months from the date of the final individual interview exam.
5. Students transferred to a subsequent cohort (due to extenuating circumstances approved by the Academic Council) are included in the employment statistics of that subsequent cohort.
6. The “completed the course” status is awarded upon passing the final individual interview exam. However, students may opt to update their status to “NOW WORKING IN TECH” immediately—for instance, if they secure a job offer before completing the internship or receiving their final certificate.
7. Personal data is handled in a partially anonymized format in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
8. We utilize LinkedIn as our primary verification tool. It is the only professional network that allows for employee cross-referencing via company profiles, helping to prevent unauthorized claims of employment. Furthermore, LinkedIn requires identity verification, adding an extra layer of authenticity.
9. Employment may be verified via:
• communication from a corporate email domain (e.g., name@company.com).;
• corporate team documentation or site photos;
• peer confirmation from an existing company employee;
• etc.
2. Our employment rate is calculated based on the total number of students enrolled at the start of the course, rather than just those who graduated—unlike standard industry practices where calculations are often limited to the latter.
3. Students who were already employed in the tech industry at the time of enrollment are excluded from both the total enrollment count and the employment statistics.
Employment is defined as:
• Accepting a paid offer for a QA Engineer position.
• Accepting a paid offer for a related technical role requiring equivalent professional expertise (e.g., Analyst, Project Manager, or Security Specialist).
The following are NOT considered employment:
• Unpaid internships.
• Offers for roles requiring lower technical qualifications (e.g., Technical Support or entry-level Help Desk).
• Positions secured only after completing subsequent, external paid QA course following the Mentorpiece program.
4. The maximum assessment period for securing employment is 12 months from the date of the final individual interview exam.
5. Students transferred to a subsequent cohort (due to extenuating circumstances approved by the Academic Council) are included in the employment statistics of that subsequent cohort.
6. The “completed the course” status is awarded upon passing the final individual interview exam. However, students may opt to update their status to “NOW WORKING IN TECH” immediately—for instance, if they secure a job offer before completing the internship or receiving their final certificate.
7. Personal data is handled in a partially anonymized format in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
8. We utilize LinkedIn as our primary verification tool. It is the only professional network that allows for employee cross-referencing via company profiles, helping to prevent unauthorized claims of employment. Furthermore, LinkedIn requires identity verification, adding an extra layer of authenticity.
9. Employment may be verified via:
• communication from a corporate email domain (e.g., name@company.com).;
• corporate team documentation or site photos;
• peer confirmation from an existing company employee;
• etc.
The lists of all students enrolled in Mentorpiece and all graduates who have secured tech jobs, along with the names of their companies, contain the following information:
- A named list of all students enrolled in a specific academic groupOur lists include every student who has attended at least one workshop.
In many programs, attrition is high, with as few as 10% of the original cohort reaching completion. When evaluating a program, it is essential to investigate the attrition rate and, if possible, reach out to former students to understand the barriers to completion.
Mentorpiece provides transparent, named lists, allowing you to contact any student from any cohort—whether they have successfully transitioned into a tech career or are still in the job-seeking phase. - Program OutcomesWe provide a detailed record of every student’s outcome. For those who have secured employment in the industry, we include the name of their current employer.
- Contacting Alumni via TelegramEach list includes Telegram contact information for every student. You are encouraged to reach out to any member of our cohorts directly to ask questions about their experience.
- Contacting Alumni via LinkedInLinkedIn is the premier global professional network. It is unique in its ability to verify employment by displaying all registered employees on a company’s profile, which effectively prevents individuals from making unauthorized claims of employment. Furthermore, LinkedIn’s identity verification processes during registration significantly reduce the prevalence of fraudulent accounts.
You can view the LinkedIn profile of any graduate to verify their employment status or send them a direct message to confirm their experience. - Placement RatesIndustry-standard placement rates for tech bootcamps rarely exceed 30%. By reviewing our detailed student rosters, you can verify for yourself that Mentorpiece graduates achieve significantly higher employment outcomes.
You can reach out to any student in any study group to hear firsthand about their academic or career experiences. This way, you’re guaranteed to get information directly from a real student, rather than trying to figure out whether an online review is genuine or fake.
You can also easily see how many students from each study group have landed jobs in tech.
You can also easily see how many students from each study group have landed jobs in tech.
In short:
Students don’t enroll in this course like they do everywhere else.
Students don’t study like they do everywhere else.
And after graduation, they don’t do what
graduates of mass-market courses do.
Our goal is as follows:
90%
of enrolled students graduate successfully
90%
of graduates find jobs in tech
Our primary objective is to achieve a consistent placement rate of 81% (90% cohort retention × 90% placement rate) for all initially enrolled students.
To achieve this, we focus on three core pillars:
• refining our screening process to ensure that QA engineering is a viable career fit for every candidate;
• iterative, daily improvements to our training materials based on real-world industry demands;
• providing high-touch guidance to every participant throughout their journey.
While we are committed to maximizing student success, we acknowledge that extenuating circumstances beyond our control can impact completion and placement rates. Factors that have historically affected student progress include:
• unexpected professional promotions;
• serious family health crises;
• personal hospitalization;
• pregnancy;
• relocation-related administrative or permit delays;
• any significant life event that severely limits a student's capacity for dedicated coursework.
Achieving an 81% placement rate requires a shared commitment from both our faculty and the student, as well as the absence of unforeseen life disruptions. We remain confident that this ambitious goal is achievable and are dedicated to setting a new standard for outcomes in tech education!
To achieve this, we focus on three core pillars:
• refining our screening process to ensure that QA engineering is a viable career fit for every candidate;
• iterative, daily improvements to our training materials based on real-world industry demands;
• providing high-touch guidance to every participant throughout their journey.
While we are committed to maximizing student success, we acknowledge that extenuating circumstances beyond our control can impact completion and placement rates. Factors that have historically affected student progress include:
• unexpected professional promotions;
• serious family health crises;
• personal hospitalization;
• pregnancy;
• relocation-related administrative or permit delays;
• any significant life event that severely limits a student's capacity for dedicated coursework.
Achieving an 81% placement rate requires a shared commitment from both our faculty and the student, as well as the absence of unforeseen life disruptions. We remain confident that this ambitious goal is achievable and are dedicated to setting a new standard for outcomes in tech education!